Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Transportation and Porterage Services for Derbyshire School Meals Service

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£3,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 5mo3y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Gate Ventures Facilities Services for a fully managed transportation and porterage service for the Derbyshire School Meals Service.

The service includes transporting school meals and, where required, catering operational staff from schools within Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.

The contract value is AUD 3,000,000.

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